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Identification Handbook for People with Physical Disabilities (Shintai Shogaisha Techo) |
Persons with physical disabilities should receive an Identification Handbook for People with Physical Disabilities (Shintai Shogaisha Techo) in order to receive various kinds of support. The handbook is issued by application. |
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Nursing Handbook for People with Disabilities (Ryoiku Techo) |
Nursing Handbook for People with Disabilities (Ryoiku Techo) is issued to persons or children with mental disabilities in order to assist them in receiving guidance, counseling, and support. The handbook is issued by application. |
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Health and Welfare Handbook for People with Mental Disabilities (Seishin Shogaisha Hoken Fukushi Techo) |
Health and Welfare Handbook for People with Mental Disabilities (Seishin Shogaisha Hoken Fukushi Techo) is issued to persons with mental disabilities in order to assist them in receiving counseling and support. The handbook is issued by application. |
| Medical Cost Subsidies for Persons (Children) with Mental and Physical Disabilities | The medical cost subsidy applies to a person who has a Identification Handbook for People with Physical Disabilities (Shintai Shogaisha Techo; Class 1 - 3), Nursing Handbook for People with Disabilities (Ryoiku Techo; Level A), or Health and Welfare Handbook for People with Mental Disabilities (Seishin Shogaisha Hoken Fukushi Techo; Class 1). (However, restrictions based on income do apply.) |
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Medical Cost Subsidies for Supporting Self-sufficient Living (Jiritsu Shien Iryohi) (Medical Rehabilitation Service) |
Medical cost will be subsidized for people with Identification Handbook for People with Physical Disabilities (Shintai Shogaisha Techo) when they undergo specific surgeries. (However, a part of the expense must be borne by the individual depending on income level.) |
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Medical Cost Subsidies for Supporting Self-sufficient Living (Jiritsu Shien Iryohi) (Mental Outpatient Treatment) |
Part of medical cost for outpatient treatment will be subsidized. Designated medical certificate must be submitted for application. |
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Nursing Allowance for Persons (Children) with Severe Mental or Physical Disabilities (Judo Shinshin Shogaisha / Shogaiji Kaigo Teate) |
Nursing Allowance for Persons (Children) with Severe Mental or Physical Disabilities (Judo Shinshin shogaisha / Shogaiji Kaigo Teate) is given to nursing care providers of peoples with severe physical or mental disorders. (However, restrictions based on income do apply.) |
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Special Allowance for Persons with Disabilities (Tokubetsu Shogaisha Teate) |
Special Allowance for Persons with Disabilities (Tokubetsu Shogaisha Teate) is provided to persons aged 20 years or older who require consistent special care due to severe mental or physical disabilities. (However, restrictions based on income do apply.) |
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Welfare Allowance for Children with Disabilities (Shogaiji Fukushi Teate) |
Welfare Allowance for Children with Disabilities (Shogaiji Fukushi Teate) is provided to persons aged 19 years or younger who require consistent special care due to severe mental or physical disabilities. (However, restrictions based on income do apply.) |
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Welfare Benefit for Persons with Disabilities (Shogaisha Fukushikin) |
”Civic Welfare Benefit (Shimin Fukushikin)” is provided once a year (in December) to persons with disabilities. (However, restrictions based on income do apply. |
| Sending Home Helpers | Home helpers are sent to households with persons (children) with disabilities in order to help with bathing, meals, and other households. (10% of the expense must be borne by the individual. Qualification for nursing care benefit is required.) |
| Provision of / Renting Equipment for Daily Use | Equipment such as toilets, special bed, and fax machines are provided or rented depending on the degree of disorder and needs. (However, a part of the expense must be borne by the individual depending on income level.) |
| Provision and Repair of Support Equipment | Support equipment such as safety cane, hearing aids, and wheelchairs are provided or repaired. (However, a part of the expense must be borne by the individual depending on income level.) |
| Vehicle Modification Subsidies for Persons with Disabilities | Part of expenses for modifying vehicles is subsidized to persons having dysfunction in lower limb or trunk. (However, restrictions based on income do apply.) |
| Short Stay Service for Persons with Disabilities | Persons with disabilities can receive short-term in-house services when the care provider cannot look after the care receiver at home due to the care giver’s illness, etc. (Qualification for nursing care benefit is required. 10% of the expense must be borne by the individual depending on income level.) |
| Subsidies for Use of Taxis | Subsidies for base fares are provided when using taxies. Those who can receive subsidies are persons who have Identification Handbook for People with Physical Disabilities (Shintai Shogaisha Techo; Class 1 / 2), Nursing Handbook for People with Disabilities (Ryoiku Techo; Level A), or Health and Welfare Handbook for People with Mental Disabilities (Seishin Shogaisha Hoken Fukushi Techo; Class 1). |
| Sending Sign Language Interpreter / Summary Scribe | Sign language interpreter or summary scribe will be sent to the hearing impaired having difficulties in daily life in order to secure the means to communicate. |
| Emergency Fax System | Dedicated fax sheets will be provided to persons who find it difficult to communicate when a fire or medical emergency occurs because they have hearing disorder or speech disorder. (Pre-registration is required.) |
| Day Care Service for the Disabled | Day care services such as creative activities and social adjustment training will be provided to the disabled. (To receive the service, an individual must be qualified for nursing care benefit. Depending on income level, an individual must bear 10% of the expense.) |
Inquiries
Welfare for the Disabled Department (559-5075)
Welfare for the Disabled Department (559-5075)